PLATE DRIVER SEAT LOWER EARLY
WOA2886-A
Driver seat base panel early
For early production with narrow fuel cap
Lower seat panel for the driver's seat of early Willys MB and Ford GPW jeeps. This variant features a smaller opening to suit the narrow 2-inch fuel filler cap used up to serial number 174738, primarily on slat grille vehicles from 1941-1942.
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Material Pressed steel |
Finish Primed for finishing |
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Version Early variant – small cap opening |
Application Driver seat base |
Features
- Smaller central opening for narrow 2" (50 mm) fuel filler cap
- Used on early Willys MB up to serial number 174738
- Typical for slat grille vehicles 1941-1942
- Replacement part for authentic restoration
- Pressed steel panel – primed for paint finishing
★ Essential component for correct restoration of early WWII jeeps with the original narrow fuel tank.
Application
Fits early Willys MB and Ford GPW built up to serial number 174738 (primarily 1941 – early 1942), including slat grille variants. These vehicles featured a fuel tank with narrow 2-inch filler neck, the same diameter as later used on the CJ-2A. From serial number 174739 onwards, the change to the larger 4-inch fuel cap required a different seat panel.
Installation notes
The seat panel mounts onto the driver's seat frame and rests on the fuel tank. Important: this early variant is NOT compatible with the later large 4-inch fuel cap. Before fitting, verify your vehicle's serial number and fuel cap diameter. The panel is supplied primed and should be finished in the correct colour (Olive Drab 319 or interior colour).
Compatibility
Exclusively for early vehicles with narrow 2-inch fuel filler cap. NOT compatible with standard MB/GPW with large 4-inch fuel cap (from serial number 174739 onwards). For late production vehicles, a different seat panel with larger opening is required. If in doubt: check your fuel cap diameter – 2 inch (50 mm) = early variant, 4 inch (100 mm) = late variant.
Historical context
The first Willys MB jeeps used a fuel tank with narrow filler neck, similar to the later civilian CJ-2A. This was changed around serial number 174738 when the Army switched to a larger 4-inch fuel cap with removable strainer, which also required modification of the seat panel.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
